Yash Raj Films is dialing up the action for Alpha, and the latest reveal gives the film a distinctly global edge. Jessen Noviello, the acclaimed Hollywood action trainer and stunt expert known for his work with Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt and Ana de Armas, has been brought in to train Alia Bhatt and Sharvari for the film’s physically demanding action set pieces.
A celebrated martial artist, stunt performer, and action consultant with more than four decades of experience, Noviello has built a formidable reputation in the international action space. His credits include John Wick, Bullet Train and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, films widely recognised for their precision-led combat choreography and slick screen violence. His involvement with Alpha signals just how seriously YRF is mounting this female-led spy actioner.
The Latest Update On Alpha
For Alpha, Noviello worked extensively with Alia and Sharvari, overseeing their physical preparation and action training as the two actors underwent a rigorous regimen to prepare for the film’s ambitious action sequences. The move adds a major Hollywood credential to a project that is already one of the most closely watched titles in the YRF Spy Universe.
Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, Alpha stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol. The action thriller releases in cinemas worldwide on July 3, 2026. It marks the seventh installment in the YRF Spy Universe and stands out as its first female-fronted chapter, giving the franchise a fresh dynamic while still leaning into the large-scale spectacle that audiences expect from the banner.
The film follows an assassin at the centre of a dangerous mission, placing action, pursuit and personal conflict at the heart of its narrative. With Noviello guiding the lead pair’s training, Alpha appears to be aiming for a blend of athletic realism and mainstream franchise scale.
Alia Bhatt’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Alia Bhatt’s most recent release was Jigra in 2024, a theatrical film in which she also served as producer. Before that, she starred opposite Ranveer Singh in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, and made her Hollywood debut the same year with Netflix’s Heart of Stone, co-starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. That stretch reflected her growing range across mainstream Hindi cinema, international streaming and performance-led projects.
Her next confirmed release is Alpha, which arrives in theatres on July 3, 2026. She is also attached to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, which is currently in production and remains one of her biggest announced theatrical projects. With Alpha, Alia is stepping into full-scale franchise action territory, a significant move in a career that has already balanced star power with experimentation.
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